In American Dementia – Brain Health in an Unhealthy Society, published in 2021, Daniel George and Peter Whitehouse invite us to look beyond the biology of Alzheimer’s and ask a harder question: What if dementia is not only a medical condition, but also a cultural mirror? What if the stress, [...]
Why this helps: Maintaining social bonds is vital for emotional health. A facilitated group call reduces the pressure of one-on-one conversation, sparks collective memories, and provides a powerful auditory reminder of family connection and love. How to do it: Use a speakerphone or a phone with a three-way calling feature. [...]
Art by Almeta Fridley. What a joy to watch her work! Author: Mary Fridley Faculty, East Side Institute . . . Founder, The Joy of Dementia (You Gotta Be Kidding!) . . . Coordinator, Reimagining Dementia: A Creative Coalition for Social Justice [...]
We’re finally understanding that women’s hearts don’t work the same way as men’s, and that knowledge is saving lives. Research shows that women have unique heart anatomy and risk profiles. They may also experience different symptoms when something’s wrong. Instead of sudden chest pain, heart disease might present as unusual [...]
The beginning of a new year and time to freshen our official welcome! Thus, this updated WELCOME can be found on the blog page to shine some additional light on the version typically found only on the Home Page. WELCOME to... ABeautifulVoice.org A quest for soul in an age of [...]